CRD Blue Bag Accepted CRD Blue Box Accepted Glass Accepted separate

R Clean printed items (examples) R Paper packaging containing liquids R Clean glass bottles and jars (examples) when sold (examples)

R Clean Paper Packaging containing dry Remember goods when sold (examples) • Place clean glass in a separate blue box or R packaging (examples) similar-sized bin adjacent to your CRD blue box • Empty and rinse, labels are okay • Recycle lids in your blue box with mixed containers • Take deposit containers to depot for deposit Do Not Include T Drinking glasses, dishes, cookware, whole or broken window glass Remember R Aluminum containers (examples) • Place newspapers and flyers loose in CRD blue bag, not inside plastic or paper bags. Remove Drop-off at Depots plastic wraps. Visit myrecyclopedia.ca for details • Remove food residue, liners and inserts from Plastic bags and overwrap (examples) pizzaboxes. R • Place shredded paper inside a paper bag or box (e.g. cereal box, shoe box) to keep it secure and prevent litter. • Remove plastic wrap from cardboard flats. If cardboard does not fit into the blue bag, flatten R Plastic containers (examples) and cut cardboard down to no larger than 76cm x 76cm (30” x 30”), and stack neatly and securely beside or between your containers R Plastic foam packaging (examples) Do Not Include T Hardcover or paperback books T Non-paper gift wrap, e.g. foil, ribbons, bows T Musical greeting cards with batteries Remember T Paper towel, napkins or tissues • Empty and rinse containers, labels are okay T Boxes with wax coatings, e.g. grocery • Remove caps, pumps and lids; place loose in shipping boxes blue box Remember T Foil and plastic layered bags, e.g., for cookies • Put metal lids inside cans and squeeze slightly • Cut off or remove metal grommets, rope and pet food • Take deposit containers to depot for deposit drawstrings, non-plastic items refund T Padded envelopes • Empty bags of paper receipts and food residues Do Not Include • Stuff and tie firmly into one bag keeping Tips bags and overwrap separate from foam. T Straws, non-paper insulating wraps Do Not Include • Visit myrecyclopedia.ca or call the CRD T Foil-lined cardboard take-out containers Hotline at 250.360.3030 for info on how to and lids T Crinkly cellophane wrap recycle items not accepted in the curbside T Propane tanks or cylinders; paint cans T Zipper-lock bags, potato chip, snack bags program. Metal or plastic toys T Kitchen stretch wrap or plastic wrap for meat, • Set recycling out on recycling day by 7:30am. T poultry, fish, or cheese • Contact Emterra Environmental to request T Appliances, hardware, metal T Lumber or construction wrap new or replacement CRD blue boxes or blue T Chip or foil bags; foil wrap with paper Plastic shipping envelopes, bubble wrap bags at 250.385.4399. T Glass, plastic bags or styrofoam containers T T Blister packs T Packing chips, peanuts or foam noodles T Aerosol cans with any contents or HHW T Blue or pink foam board insulation * All items accepted for recycling are banned Packaging labelled biodegradable or T Garbage bags (any colour) from residential garbage T compostable T Household hazardous How to Prepare Your Recycling

Blue Bag Acceptable Materials - Newspapers and mixed paper, including cardstock, cereal boxes, directories, envelopes, file folders, flyers, notices, junk mail, gift wrap (non-foil), magazines, catalogues, paper egg cartons, printed paper, packing paper, paper bags, shredded paper. Preparation • Include clean paper products only. • Place materials loosely in your blue bag. • Shred containing personal identity information and place shredded paper in paper bag or box to keep it secure and prevent litter.

Glass Bottles and Jars Acceptable Materials - Clean glass bottles and jars (e.g. sauce, jam, pickles). No broken glass, household glass, window pane or picture frame glass. Preparation • Protect your recyclables and keep glass separate. Use a second blue box or similar size container, identified with a pink “Glass Bottles and Jars Only” label. • Rinse and clean bottles and jars (no food residue). • Place bottles and jars loosely in container. • Remove lids. Place them in your blue box with other mixed containers. Take refundable beverage containers to a depot or retailer for refund. Blue Box Acceptable Materials - Rigid plastic packaging from consumer goods (e.g. electronics, tools, baked goods, salads). Rigid plastic containers, including yogurt and margarine containers, shampoo/liquid soap bottles, cleaning product containers, pill/vitamin bottles, clean plant pots. Plastic and metal lids. Aluminum and tin cans. Foil and foil plates (no food residue). Polycoated containers (e.g. milk, milk substitute and soup cartons). No glass, plastic bags or Styrofoam. Preparation • Clean containers and plastic packaging only. • Place materials loosely in blue box. • Take lids off containers. Place them in your blue box. • Flatten materials and plastic containers whenever possible. • Maximum container size: 10 litres. Cardboard Acceptable Materials - Corrugated cardboard, pizza boxes. No food residue or inserts. Preparation • Remove food residue, liners and inserts from pizza boxes. • Flatten and stack neatly and securely beside or between your recycling containers. • Maximum bundle size: 30” x 30”. All items accepted for recycling are banned from residential garbage.

Collection Details Place your recyclables at the curb by 7:30 am. Collection time may vary. • When your blue box is full, use another blue box or container of similar size. Tied plastic bags are not accepted. • Shred or rip personal documents before placing at the curb and ensure they are safely secured in your blue bag. • Regular pick-up on all holidays, except for Christmas and New Year’s Day. See schedule at www.crd.bc.ca/bluebox. Contact Emterra Environmental at 250-385-4399 or by email at [email protected] for more information.